Company description
Fishkill Farms is a 3rd-generation, 270 acre fruit and vegetable farm in the Hudson River Valley, only 70 miles north of New York City. Practicing sustainable farming, our produce is sold through our Pick-Your-Own program, our farm store, farmer’s markets and wholesale. Fishkill Farms grows over 100 acres of eco-certified and organic tree fruit and organic berries. Crops include peaches, cherries, strawberries and over 60 acres of dessert and cider apples, grown primarily for Pick-Your-Own and our popular estate-made artisan hard cider. At peak we host thousands of visitors a day for apple picking. The farm produces its own fresh-pressed cider, homemade pies and donuts. Employees are motivated, committed and comprise many diverse backgrounds.
Job description
Farm Mechanic & Facilities Manager
About the Position:
Fishkill Farms seeks an experienced “all-rounder” to perform mechanical, buildings, facilities and grounds maintenance and repair on our family farm. This full-time position will provide widely varying workdays and constant learning, and requires a minimum of four years of appropriate experience and training.
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair a variety of farm machinery and vehicles, including tractors, implements, farm trucks, and small power equipment such as mowers, chainsaws and trimmers. Includes parts ordering.
Maintain and repair buildings and greenhouses, including basic knowledge of heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electricity.
Manage a crew of one to three to accomplish grounds maintenance responsibilities including: mowing, fencing, landscaping and road maintenance.
Collaborate with department managers on special projects, and during peak “pick-your-own” weekends
Document and ensure the maintenance of all on-road vehicles
Timely service and record-keeping for all machines
Lead safety training for new hires on tractors, equipment and forklifts.
Maintain a well-organized and equipped workshop.
Additional tractor and backhoe work including mowing, ditching, tree removal and other seasonal farm work and field operations as needed.
Coordinating with professional repair resources and contractors when appropriate.
Responsibility shared with Production Managers for the selection and purchase of new machinery and vehicles
Potential opportunities:
Collaborate on design and equipping building renovations.
GC construction projects.
Requirements:
At least two years of experience working on farm equipment, small engines and vehicles.
A minimum of one year of experience working in construction carpentry or building maintenance
Knowledge of both diesel and gas engines
Some light welding experience
Light carpentry and plumbing experience
Ability to work in a variety of conditions, including a heated workshop, in the field, and in all weather conditions
Tools are provided by farm
Our Ideal Candidate:
Has strong communication skills
Is adept at solving problems
Has managed staff and works collaboratively with others
Has trade school certification
Is safety and detail oriented and keeps an orderly workspace
Has a background in mechanics, carpentry, plumbing and electrical systems
Has a minimum of four years of practical and applicable experience
Schedule:
This is a full-time, forty-plus hour-a-week position, paid hourly at a rate that depends on qualifications. During the “Pick Your Own” season one weekend day is required.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $23.00 - $27.00
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Deadline
no deadline